The digestive tract includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the
small and large intestines, and the rectum.
Sometimes the
digestive tract is divided into upper and lower parts:
- The upper digestive tract includes the mouth,
esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- The lower digestive tract
includes the large intestine and the rectum.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology |
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Last Revised
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October 8, 2012 |